Asphalt Paving Foreperson

3 weeks ago

New Glasgow, Canada S. W. Weeks Construction Ltd Full time

**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Manage day-to-day operations of the highway asphalt paving crew, including maintenance, and health & safety
- Lead and motivate the asphalt paving crew
- Manage staff scheduling and liaison with Temporary Workplace Signer
- Work with the Highway Paving Superintendent and Project Manager to implement schedules
- Coordinate the purchase of materials and supplies and ordering of trucks
- Communicate regularly with subcontractors and customers
- Manage repairs and maintenance of machinery
- Site Observations - constant and consistent equipment monitoring and inspecting while other tasks are being completed
- Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspection Logs, Toolbox Talks, Daily Timecards and Accomplishment Reports
- Other duties as required

**Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience**:

- 5+ years of experience in heavy construction (related to paving/patching, preferably)
- Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
- Proven leadership abilities
- Mechanical aptitude - knowledge of operation, maintenance & basic repairs of paving equipment
- Hands on management style
- Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions for self and others; be able to establish a safe work environment
- Knowledge of training practices sufficient to be able to provide training to others
- Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures sufficient to be able to assist in developing and maintaining programs for preventive maintenance
- Computer skill proficiencies an asset
- Able to create alternative solutions to problems
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Skill in utilizing a wide variety of equipment for which it is intended
- Must be willing to travel within Northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton

**S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers**:

- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts

S.W. Weeks Construction Limited
PO Box 760
New Glasgow, NS B2H 5G2
Fax: (902) 755-2580

Or

Deadline for submission of resumes is **February 16, 2024**

No phone calls please.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-02-16

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